Device Selection - 2021.1 English

Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Power Analysis and Optimization (UG907)

Document ID
UG907
Release Date
2021-06-16
Version
2021.1 English
  • Select the best device for the product.

    Increasingly, power is becoming one of the primary factors for selecting a device. Select the device that best meets your density, functionality, and performance requirements and will also meet your power budget.

  • Minimize the number of devices.

    This saves space, I/O interconnect power, total leakage, and other factors. Typically, replacing multiple components (for example, processor and device) with a single larger device consumes less static power.

  • Select the smallest device possible.

    This reduces leakage. Typically in a device family the same package may be available with different die sizes. You can, for instance, use a larger die during the prototyping and pre-series phase, then move to a smaller die for volume production.

  • Select the largest package possible.

    This increases heat dissipation. A larger package has a larger area to dissipate the die heat into the environment. A larger heat sink can be attached to the package upper side and more heat can escape onto the PCB via the bottom ball grid array.

  • Use low voltage devices.

    Some device families are available with a lower power option. The lower core voltage requirements translate into significant static and dynamic power savings.

  • Use low leakage devices.

    Some device families are available with a lower leakage or static power options in the form of specific speed or temperature grades. These devices may cost a bit more to purchase but you or the end user may be able to more than offset this with savings on the electricity bill or cooling hardware and system maintenance.